Buck Island Ranch was John D. MacArthur's personal ranch.  During the time he owned the ranch (from1968 until his death in 1978), Mr. MacArthur visited the ranch often, usually flying in from Palm Beach with his pilot, Phil Catasus, and landing on the ranch airstrip.  He brought many visitors to the Ranch.  He had a personal interest in the ranch operation and enjoyed going out into the woods.  In the words of his Ranch Manager, Dan Childs, "he loved this place."  Below are some photos of John D. MacArthur during his visits to Buck Island Ranch.

  John D. MacArthur standing near the Shop Field pasture on Buck Island Ranch, circa 1970's.

John D. MacArthur, feeding corn to a Hereford bull, circa 1970's.

From left:  John D. MacArthur, Tony J. Cunha, Distinguished Professor and Chair at the University of Florida Animal Science Department (1948-1974), and Dan Childs, Ranch Manager, Buck Island Ranch from 1968-1995.  Sitting at their feet is Mr. MacArthur's dog, "Zecheudorf", circa early 1970's